Town rankings in South Dakota

How South Dakota’s towns compare on cost of living, schools, income, age and commutes, from U.S. Census and Department of Education data.

Cost of livingMost affordable towns in South Dakota

1. Winner 1.4 yrs
2. Sisseton 1.5 yrs
3. Mobridge 1.8 yrs

SchoolsTowns with the best public schools in South Dakota

1. Brandon +21.3 pts
2. Dell Rapids +15.7 pts
3. Tea +14.8 pts

M Cost of livingTowns with the cheapest rent in South Dakota

1. Milbank $548/mo
2. Sisseton $596/mo
3. Canton $673/mo

Cost of livingTowns with the lowest property taxes in South Dakota

1. Winner $1,236/yr
2. Milbank $1,630/yr
3. Sisseton $1,747/yr

S IncomeHighest-income towns in South Dakota

1. Split Rock $148K
2. Dakota Dunes $136K
3. Big Sioux $128K

D PeopleMost educated towns in South Dakota

1. Dakota Dunes 59.8%
2. Big Sioux 56.3%
3. Vermillion 50.6%

V PeopleYoungest towns in South Dakota

1. Vermillion 23.1
2. Brookings 24.7
3. Box Elder 28.8

C PeopleOldest towns in South Dakota

1. Colonial Pine Hills 59.5
2. Hot Springs 59.4
3. Milbank 50.0

M Getting aroundTowns with the shortest commutes in South Dakota

1. Milbank 9.1 min
2. Madison 11.4 min
3. Winner 11.7 min

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